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Page 1 Parklio™ Brain USER MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.3. Two Input Control..................16 4.2. Inputs......................16 5. Installation....................18 5.1. Packaging contents..................18 5.2. Connecting and installing................19 5.3. Sensor Installation..................21 6. Parklio Brain Addons................. 22 6.1. Gateway User Manual..................23 6.2.1. Package Contents..................24 6.2.2. Gateway Overview................. 25 __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com...
Page 3 6.2.3. Installation...................54 7. Controlling the product................55 7.1. Installing the Application................56 7.2. Registration and Login..................57 7.3. Adding the Brain to Your Account..............58 7.4. Using the Parklio app..................63 7.5. Change the Device Name................65 7.6. Key Sharing and Blocking................65 Digital Key Sharing................... 66 Digital Key Blocking..................
Page 4: Foreword
To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we kindly request that you visit our ofﬁcial website regularly. Attention! • Read the user manual and technical sheet before installing and using the Parklio Brain. • Always follow the safety instructions.
Page 5: Overview
1.1. Overview The Parklio Brain is a universal electronic module designed to seamlessly integrate and manage various Parklio smart parking products. By centralizing operations, it allows for the efﬁcient and streamlined control of multiple devices such as barriers, gates, bollards, and other parking protection products. With remote management via the Parklio Connect app, the Brain provides control and advanced scheduling features, ensuring smooth parking operations for any location.
Page 6 This manual outlines the full range of features and functions of the Parklio Brain, ensuring you have everything you need to effectively manage and control your smart parking ecosystem.
Page 7: Warnings And General Precautions
ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PEOPLE OR THINGS CAUSED BY IMPROPER USE OR WRONG INSTALLATION. THE BRAIN WAS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL IMPORTANT SAFETY CRITERIA AND STANDARDS. CHILDREN, PERSONS WITH DISABLED PHYSICAL, MOTOR, OR PERSONAL EQUALITY, AND RELATED PEOPLE WITHOUT PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE SHOULD NOT USE THE BRAIN WITHOUT THE REQUIRED HELP AND SUPERVISION.
Page 8: Safety Instructions
2.1. Safety Instructions Do not use the Brain if you have not read and understood the operating instructions. Check that all of the elements listed in these instructions are still within the original package before using the Brain for the ﬁrst time.
Page 9: Installation Warnings
The upstream electric system must adhere to current laws and regulations. Install the product only in non-explosive surroundings and atmospheres; the presence of flammable gases or vapors poses a major safety risk. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 10: Product Description
3. Product description The Parklio Brain is a universal electronic module designed to add intelligent control and management features to existing parking devices such as barriers, gates, and bollards, and garage doors. 3.1. Product Components Overview The Parklio Brain consists of several key components that allow for seamless...
Page 11: Dimensions
3.2. Dimensions The Parklio Brain is designed to ﬁt compact spaces, making it easy to install in various environments. Below are the dimensions in mm: __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 12: Technical Characteristics
3.53 oz 1 x RED power LED, 1 x GREEN status LED Wireless Connectivity Over-the-Air upgrades Antenna interface External 2.4GHz antenna with SMA connector Colour Light grey and black Battery backup Optional CR1620, for clock backup __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 13 *Range may vary based on the used smartphone device and surroundings. Parameter Value Number of I/O Input impedance 1MOhm || 1nF IO Type Conﬁgurable: Active pull up (2mA source) ● Digital Input ● Protection 500mA fast blow fuse, non-user replaceable ESD Protected __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 14 32 VDC Digital IO channels are not isolated and are referenced to COM. Parameter Value Number of relay outputs Output type SPST (N.O.) Current rating Voltage rating 48 VDC, 32 VAC Relay outputs are galvanically isolated. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 15: Input And Output Configuration
These outputs are SPST Normally Open (N.O.) relays that send a 1-second impulse when the appropriate command is issued. 4.2. Single Input Control When connecting the Parklio Brain to a device that has a single input (used for both opening and closing), follow these steps: __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com...
Page 16: Two Input Control
Single Input for Opening Only: Connect the Parklio Brain OPEN output to the ➔ device’s input terminal to control the opening of the gate or door. Single Input for Both Opening and Closing: Connect both the Parklio Brain ➔ OPEN and CLOSE outputs to the same input terminal of the device. This will allow the Brain to manage both actions (opening and closing) through a single control input.
Page 17 The Parklio Brain inputs are activated by shorting the input to the COM terminal (active low). All inputs are internally pulled up to the supply voltage with a 2 mA pullup current.
Page 18: Installation
5. Installation This section describes how to install the Parklio ™ Brain. The illustrations provided here are purely for illustrative purposes. Depending on the total size of the installation, the area required for mounting the Parklio Brain and accessories may vary. The installer is in charge of selecting the best solution.
Page 19: Connecting And Installing
OPEN and CLOSE commands. ➔ Antenna Port: For connecting the provided BLE antenna. The Parklio Brain uses MSTBVA 2,5/ 5-G-5,08 – 1755765 and MSTBVA 2,5/ 4-G-5,08 – 1755752. STEP 1. Attach the provided 2.4 GHz BLE antenna to the antenna port marked ANT on the Parklio Brain.
Page 20 OPEN output to the open terminal and the CLOSE output to the close terminal. STEP 4. Connect the power supply to the Parklio Brain by ﬁrst attaching the V- terminal to the negative power supply terminal of the control unit, followed by connecting the V+ terminal to the positive power supply terminal.
Page 21: Sensor Installation
To provide information about whether the access control device is open or closed, the Parklio Brain requires the OPEN IN and/or CLOSE IN inputs to be connected to a sensor. These sensors allow for improved feedback and a better user experience by providing real-time status of the door, gate, chain, barrier, or other parking-related equipment.
Page 22: Parklio Brain Addons
This section provides an overview of the two key addons designed to enhance the functionality and performance of the Parklio Brain. Each addon seamlessly integrates with the Brain, allowing for optimized control and monitoring of your parking systems while ensuring flexible, secure, and efﬁcient operations.
Page 23: Gateway User Manual
6.1. Gateway User Manual Within this manual, you will gain insight into the Parklio™ Gateway, a pivotal component in the Parklio ecosystem. The Gateway serves as an intermediary connecting your parking barriers or doors with remote control functionality. Its primary role involves facilitating data exchange and communication between the Barrier products while providing real-time updates on parking space occupancy.
Page 24: Package Contents
6.2.1. Package Contents The product package contains the following items: If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact Parklio support. Keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product. NOTE: RJ45 connector for the Ethernet port is not provided The wall plugs and screws are not provided.
Page 25: Gateway Overview
6.2.2. Gateway Overview NOTE: The Parklio Gateway does not have PoE capability. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 26 The rear side of the Gateway features a label displaying the gateway's UUID (Unique ID / Serial Number), which serves as an identiﬁer for the unit. This serial number plays a vital role in incorporating the gateway into your user account and gaining access to the gateway's web user interface. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 27 Alongside the UUID and MAC address, these labels also store the passwords for the gateway's web interface. It is recommended to retain these labels for potential future use. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 28: Technical Specification
BLE LTE with 3G/2G fallback Software upgrades Yes, automatic update checking via web Antenna interface Internal BT and 4G/3G/2G antennas Color Lava and white grey Max supported devices Max. 20 Parklio™ BLE devices can be associated with one gateway __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 29: Installation
61000-6-2 EN 61000-4-2 EN 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-4 EN 61000-4-5 EN 61000-4-6 EN 61000-4-8 EN 61000-4-11 EN 61000-3-3 (1) Parklio™ Gateway power supply input is protected with a 0.5 A 250 VAC fuse. The fuse is not user-replaceable. Please refer to the technical sheet for a complete list of technical features.
Page 30: Wall Mount
For mounting the gateway, you can choose either a wall mounting or pole mounting option. Wall Mount Dimensions for the wall mount: *The dimensions depicted in the image are presented in millimeters. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 31 Leave the screw head out by 5 mm, because the Gateway needs to be hung over it. NOTE: Make sure to use wall plugs intended for the type of wall or surface you are installing the gateway on. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 32 STEP 3. Unscrew the bottom cover of the Parklio Gateway and remove it. STEP 4. Hang the Parklio™ Gateway onto the mounted bolt. STEP 5. Mark the two holes initially positioned under the removed cover. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 33 STEP 6. Remove the Gateway and drill the previously marked holes. Place the wall plugs into the drilled holes. STEP 7. Hang the Gateway back onto the ﬁrst screw. STEP 8. Tighten the screw into the wall plugs. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 34: Pole Mount
STEP 9. Place the plastic cover back. STEP 10. Screw the bottom of the Parklio Gateway so that the plastic cover is ﬁxed. Pole Mount The gateway is mounted to a pole via a single hose clamp. The gateway comes with a clamp holder and four M4 screws for installing a hose clamp carrier to the gateway.
Page 35 STEP 3. Pull the hose clamp through the holes on the sides of the pole mount holder. STEP 4. Wrap the desired spot on the pole with the hose clamp and use the screwdriver to tighten the hose clamp. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 36: Power Connector
The mains power supply must be protected by a differential magneto-thermal switch complying with the law provision in force. Before proceeding, ensure that the mains supply is disconnected. Subsequently, follow the steps outlined below: STEP 1. Strip the cable. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 37 STEP 3. Pull the previously stripped cable through the power connector. STEP 4. Insert the stripped wires into the terminals on the head of the power connector and screw them in place. STEP 5. Tighten the all three parts of the power connectors. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 38: Ethernet Connector
It is recommended to use a cable with a minimum of Cat5e rating for Ethernet. If the gateway is provided with a SIM card this step is optional. Parklio can embed a SIM card into the Gateway to enable connection to the Parklio server via 4G/3G/2G mobile network.
Page 39 STEP 1. Strip the outer shield of the Ethernet cable. STEP 2. Unscrew the provided Ethernet connector. STEP 3. Pull the previously stripped ethernet cable through the Ethernet connector. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 40 RJ45 connector. STEP 5. Tighten the Ethernet connector parts through which the Ethernet cable is routed. STEP 6. Push the ethernet connector into the ethernet socket on the connection board and turn it clockwise to ﬁx it. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 41: Gateway Setup
Powering On The Parklio Gateway will start and boot up automatically as soon as power is present. It may take a few minutes for the initial bootup of the device. When the device is booted, the Power LED will turn on.
Page 42: Hardware Reboot
Hardware Reboot The button on the panel of the Parklio Gateway is dual purpose. To reboot the Gateway press and hold the button until the button LED turns off or in the PMS choose a Gateway that you wish to reboot by clicking on it and go to System Control and click on reboot.
Page 43 Enter your PMS email and corresponding password into the provided ﬁelds, then proceed by clicking the "Login" button. For the addition of the Parklio Gateway via the Parklio Connect mobile application, the Gateway itself must be set to 'Connection' mode.
Page 44 This action opens the "Link Gateway " screen, with a message: “Press RESET button. The Gateway is ready for connection when the ﬁst light is blinking. “ Ensure you are in close proximity to the speciﬁc Parklio device you are adding during this step.
Page 45: Unassigning The Gateway
Upon a successful setup, the device will be visible on the Devices List page: Unassigning the Gateway To move the Gateway to a new lot or Parklio account, it must ﬁrst be disconnected from the present account. The Gateway is originally unassigned and does not have a speciﬁc parking lot.
Page 46 Unassigning from the Parklio PMS ➔ If the Gateway is added to a Parklio PMS account it can be unassigned via the PMS interface. Login into the Parklio PMS and select the parking lot with the Gateway you wish to unassign.
Page 47 Click on the Gateway you wish to remove in the Gateway Connections section. Subsequently, a popup window featuring gateway settings will appear. Click on the "Remove product" button, followed by conﬁrming your intent to remove the Gateway. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 48: Web Interface
6.2.8. Web Interface The Parklio Gateway has a built-in web interface for managing gateway settings. By default, the unit is set to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server. The Gateway's hostname will be denoted as PGATE_UUID, with UUID representing the gateway's unique identiﬁer.
Page 49 In the gateway settings tab on the web interface it is possible to manually update the gateways ﬁrmware if required. To update the gateway browse to the ﬁrmware update ﬁle provided by Parklio and click on Upload ﬁle. Gateway Information [4]: ➔...
Page 50: Network
The Network tab is used to set up the Gateways IP address (in case a static network is used), APN configuration (in case a SIM card is used) and the NTP configuration in order to set the NTP server. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 51 Note: Alternate DNS is not a necessary ﬁeld and a static IP address can be set without it. Setup APN Conﬁguration [2]: 1. Insert the SIM card into the Gateway When installing the SIM card make sure to disconnect the Gateway from the power! __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 52 1. Change the server address 2. Submit the changes 3. Reboot the Gateway Note: The Gateway can be rebooted through the interface, PMS or by pressing and holding the Reset button until the light turns OFF. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 53: Magnetic Sensor User Manual
1 x Magnetic Sensor 1 x User Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your Parklio™ dealer. Retain the original packaging, including the packing materials, in case the product needs to be returned for repair or replacement.
Page 54: Installation
Position the magnet so that it aligns closely with the switch when the equipment is either fully open or fully closed. STEP 4. Connect to Parklio Brain One contact of the magnetic switch should be connected to the COM input of the Parklio Brain.
Page 55: Controlling The Product
After connecting and powering on the device, it must be conﬁgured using the Parklio Connect mobile app. To set up and operate the Parklio Brain, you will need a smartphone with the Parklio Connect app installed and an active user account.
Page 56: Installing The Application
7.1. Installing the Application The application can be downloaded by scanning the following QR codes: Or on the following links: Android - http://bit.ly/2iMkIn5 iOS - https://apple.co/2iaV7aA Huawei - https://urldre.cloud.huawei.com/mCe8Pn0uD6 __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 57: Registration And Login
7.2. Registration and Login To use Parklio Connect App the user needs to be logged in. Users have the choice to log in using their existing Google or Apple accounts, or they can create and utilize a Parklio account with their email.
Page 58: Adding The Brain To Your Account
ﬁelds and press Login. In case a Parklio account has not been created previously, press the Sign Up button, which will open a new screen. There the user may input his email and password to create an account.
Page 59 The device will be set up automatically and added to the user's account. In the example screenshot, by taping on Parklio RRNOKEZ the application starts the process of setting the Brain up. Then you need to select the parking lot and the zone for the device.
Page 60 That completes the setting up process. Once the Brain has been added, it is necessary to adjust the settings according to the number of sensors used and the impulse needed for the device the Brain was installed __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com...
Page 61 The examples below demonstrate the settings conﬁgured for the following situations: The Brain has and Open and Close input ➔ The Brain has only one input ➔ __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...
Page 62 The Brain has no input ➔ Once the number of inputs is set, the length of the open/close impulse can be set. To do this, simply tap on the Open Impulse / Close Impulse and adjust the length of the impulse.
Page 63: Using The Parklio App
7.4. Using the Parklio app Depending on the number of inputs the Brain has there are two ways the Parklio app is being used. The possible scenarios are: 1. With two or only one input sensors for the Brain In this scenario, tap to open the device and swipe to close the device: __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com...
Page 64 2. With no input sensors for the Brain In this setup, there are no input sensors to detect the device's status automatically. To operate the device: Tap the Open button to activate the device and move it to the open position.
Page 65: Change The Device Name
. The new name will then be displayed. 7.6. Key Sharing and Blocking A key feature included in all Parklio products is the ability to easily share digital keys and, when necessary, promptly revoke access via the Parklio Connect app.
Page 66: Digital Key Sharing
In order to share a key press the Share Key button on the main Brain screen. Then enter the email of the user to whom the key will be shared or choose from the list of previously shared users.
Page 67: Digital Key Blocking
Digital Key Blocking You can use the Parklio Connect application to revoke access from a user who shared a key if necessary. To use this feature, an internet connection is required. It is not required to be connected to a Gate via Bluetooth.
Page 68: Keyfob
An alternative to the free Parklio mobile application, there is the option to control Parklio products via a remote control device - Parklio Keyfob. The Keyfob can be attached to the car interior or to a key chain. This way the Parklio Brain can be used with a single press.
Page 69 Once your Brain is conﬁgured in Parklio Connect App, follow these steps to program the Keyfob: On the main screen of the Brain you want to pair, go to the General settings and ➔ select Keyfob. Press and hold the button on the Keyfob for three seconds until the light signal ➔...
Page 70: Removing The Product
7.8. Removing the Product In order to remove the Brain from your account, go to the main dashboard of the product. Scroll to Additional controls and tap on the remove. A conﬁrmation screen will appear with the title "Remove Device".
Page 71: Cleaning And Maintenance
Maintenance: Inspect the device periodically to ensure that all components are ➔ functioning correctly. Check the tightness of all the fastener screws and nuts. Check the electrical connections. Verify that the Brain functions correctly via the Parklio Connect application. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com...
Page 72: Disposal Of The Device
Local regulations might entail heavy penalties for inappropriate disposal of this commodity. Some parts of this product contain substances that are harmful to the environment or dangerous and can cause damage to the environment or health risks if disposed of incorrectly. __________________________________________________________________________ www.parklio.com info@parklio.com +385977247276...

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